The Koishi line features a stainless steel Kurouchi finish. The Kurouchi finish at the top of the knife helps keep these knives relatively low maintenance when compared with other Japanese carbon knives. The edge of the blade, however, will form a patina as it is made from Aogami Super Steel. Hardened up to 63:65 Rockwell, edge retention of these blades is outstanding.

This 120mm petty measures about 4.75 inches in blade length and is more of a standard size petty than the 75mm, with 120-150mm being typical. This knife is ideal for small prep work like mincing shallots or garlic, or even cleaning up a tenderloin.

Brand: Masakage

Line: Koishi

Location: Echizen Japan

Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai

Finish: Kurouchi

Edge Steel: Aogami Super

Handle: Cherry Octagonal

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Engraving: Hand Engraved

Edge Grind: Even

Weight: 2.6 ounces

Blade Length: 124 mm

Overall Length: 242 mm

Thickness at Heel: 2.6 mm

Blade Height: 31.0 mm

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5Great Knife , April 14, 2017

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